Assessing Executive ability in a Job Interview

Monday, May 11th, 2009 - CV Writing, Executive CV, Job Search


Executive Job Interview There are many that claim to be of executive level or executive calibre, but there are some simple tests which a recruiter, head-hunter or HR professional will apply, from the way in which the read your Executive CV to check and approach you – which will clearly tell them which level of [...]

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Executive Job Search: how not to use your network

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 - Career Change, Employment


Job Search One of the best and most easily secured ways of finding a new Executive position with your Executive CV, is to use your existing network of friends, work colleagues, suppliers, partners and competitors to seek out new opportunities. If you look at this from the employers side, they gain a known person at [...]

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Which are the main competencies to assess an executive search consultant?

Saturday, April 25th, 2009 - Career Development, Employment, Recruitment


Executive Search Consultant Adina asks: Which are the main competencies to assess an executive search consultant, and hence what would be found on their Executive CV? In answer: There are certain key skills that they must have, without which they can not perform and hence deliver. The most important skill is communication, that’s in both [...]

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What is the optimal Executive CV length?

Saturday, April 25th, 2009 - CV Writing, Executive CV


Executive CV Length Jeannie asks: What’s the optimal Executive CV length for a long-tenured employee seeking a senior VP position in a Fortune 500/FTSE pharmaceutical company? I’m not really in the career development field, but many of my clients ask me career related questions. Can you bring me into the loop? I assume recruiters and [...]

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What does “over-qualified” really mean?

Saturday, April 25th, 2009 - Blog


Over Qualified? Mark asks: I would appreciate your assistance on my research into the executive job market for an upcoming article for CIO Magazine. Most executives, managers and senior functional specialists have heard that reply from a hiring manager, recruiter or HR person at least once in their careers. This response is especially frustrating for [...]

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